Surf Forecasts:
Costeño Beach surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, NE swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, NE swell with 1,306 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period with NE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Costeño Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Costeño Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Costeño Beach in the next 16 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Tue 14th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Costeño Beach over the next 16 days.
Alright, grab your board. I’m Rusty, and I’ve been staring at this forecast for days. Here’s the deal for Costeño Beach – it’s a bit of a mixed bag, but we’ve got a few windows that are worth the paddle out.
The overall pattern is stubborn. We’ve got a consistent pulse of northeast swell running through the whole period, but for the first week and a half, the wind is mostly a problem. We’re talking a persistent cross-onshore breeze that’s keeping things messy and choppy. The wave energy is moderate to strong, but it’s not clean. Then, right near the end, things glass off and we get a couple of proper sessions.
The standouts are on Thursday, July 23rd afternoon and Friday, July 24th. That’s when the whole setup clicks. The wind goes glassy, and the swell is solid. Thursday afternoon you’re looking at a 7ft NE swell with a period of 8 seconds, and the energy is pumping. The sea will be glassy, which is a huge plus. This is the best on offer. Then Friday morning keeps that glassy vibe with a 7ft NE swell, and by Friday afternoon it’s back to 8ft NE with massive energy. Both those afternoons will be clean, powerful, and fun.
The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so no weird thermocline surprises.
For the rest of the run, it’s a grind. From Monday, July 13th right through to Wednesday, July 23rd morning, it’s all cross-onshore wind and marginal conditions. The swell is there, but it’s lumpy and wind-affected. The wind is light, but it’s on the wrong side. You’ll find waves, but they won’t be pretty. After that solid Thursday and Friday, the surf drops back down on Saturday, July 25th, with a smaller 5ft swell and the wind turning cross-onshore again in the afternoon. Sunday, July 26th is small and weak, and then Monday, July 27th sees a new pulse, but with that same old cross-onshore wind.
The crowds are a factor here. This spot is consistent, and it’s a beginner-friendly beach break, but on those glassy days, expect it to be sometimes busy. It’s a popular spot for a reason.
So, to sum it up: the first week and a half is a write-off for quality. The true standouts are the afternoon of Thursday, July 23rd and the afternoon of Friday, July 24th. That’s your window for clean, glassy surf with decent size. The rest is just a holding pattern.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 227 | 223 | 423 | 395 | 552 | 555 | 745 | 683 | 881 | 861 | 596 | 579 | 507 | 545 | 706 | 604 | 585 | 574 | 418 | 436 | 494 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 10:26AM0.04m | 10:40PM0.44m | 11:40AM0.06m | 11:32PM0.43m | 12:57PM0.09m | 00:23AM0.40m | 2:15PM0.14m | 1:14AM0.36m | 3:28PM0.19m | 2:05AM0.30m | 4:28PM0.23m | 2:58AM0.25m | 5:17PM0.27m | 3:56AM0.19m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:13AM-0.01m | 2:12PM0.01m | 7:01AM-0.01m | 3:08PM0.03m | 7:46AM0.01m | 4:11PM0.07m | 8:27AM0.02m | 5:31PM0.12m | 9:05AM0.04m | 7:25PM0.16m | 9:37AM0.06m | 9:44PM0.17m | 10:05AM0.07m | 11:52PM0.16m | |||||||
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 | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — |
 | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — |
mm | 1 | 2 | — | — | 11 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | 1 |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 26 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 30 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 32 | 33 | 30 | 34 | 33 | 30 | 34 | 33 | 27 | 33 | 32 | 29 | 33 | 34 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 28 | 33 | 33 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 373 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 |
| kJ | 227 | 223 | 423 | 395 | 552 | 555 | 745 | 683 | 881 | 861 | 596 | 579 | 507 | 545 | 706 | 604 | 585 | 574 | 418 | 436 | 494 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 33 | 615 | 8 | 199 | 30 | 199 | 327 | 625 | 627 | 199 | 625 | 668 | 199 | 625 | 627 | 199 | 628 | 668 | 199 | 652 | 627 |
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The above surf forecast table for Costeño Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Costeño Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Costeño Beach surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Costeño Beach) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
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